Job description
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose:
At The Home Depot, we help doers get more done.Our Learning Design & Development teamcreatessimple, relevant, and effective learning experiencesforour orange-blooded associates.We have a strong team ofInstructionalDesigners who are focused onbuilding associate capability and driving business performance, and we’re looking to add to the team.
That’s where you come in!The Sr. Instructional Designer serves as a strategic learning consultant, performance partner, and designthoughtleader. The Sr. Instructional Designer leverages advanced instructional design expertise, AI-enabled workflows, learning analytics, and consultative problem-solving to address business challenges and influence learning strategy. In addition to designing high-impact learning solutions, this role coaches andmentorsother designers,pioneersinnovative methodologies and technologies, and helps shape the future of learning design practices across the organization.
When you join The Home Depot, you join a team that takes care of our people.TheSr.Instructional Designertakescare of our associatesbyensuringthey arecompetent and confident toachieve business results.
Interested?Here’s what we’re looking for:
You arepassionate about developmentandproducevisually dynamic, multi-modallearning solutionsthat producemeasurable businessand performanceoutcomes.
You have a track record ofinnovation, usingAI-enabled workflows to accelerateand enhance yourdesigns. Youevaluateemerging technologies and adviseteams on effective and responsible adoption of AI tools and practices.
Youare excellent at project leadership and can managemultiple complex projects simultaneously.
You have experienceleading teamswithinAgile Learning Developmentor theSuccessive Approximation Model (SAM)environments.
You areself-driven,collaborative,andresourceful.
You have experiencecoaching and mentoringother Instructional Designers to develop talent, shareyourexpertise across a team,and improve thecollectivequality of learning solutions.
You are a trusted consultant and partner withexcellent, influentialcommunication skills.You’re able to flex your communication across various levels, speak the language of the business, andpropelcurrentthinking aboutlearningto the next level.
Is this you?If so, we want to talk to you!
Major Tasks, Responsibilities,and Key Accountabilities
40% - Design and developcomplexlearning solutions, including eLearning, instructor-led training, distance learning, blended learning, etc.
20% - Collaborate with Learning Strategy Senior Managers and subject matter experts during the analysis phase and throughout the project.
10% - Coach and mentorInstructional Designers, includingassisting with onboarding for new Instructional Designers, reviewing work,and facilitating development on current and emerging learning methods.
10% - Work with standard development tools and software (Articulate Storyline/Rise,PowerPoint, etc.).
10% - Communicate with project team members and effectively manageindividual andgroupprojects.
10% - Work on creative and innovative ways to develop associates.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This position reports to Manager of Learning.
This position has 0 direct reports.
Travel Requirements:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, HR Development, Organizational Development, I/O Psychology or related field preferred (or equivalent Home Depot experience)
Experience in education or learning field, or similar work experience
Experience creating training deliverables for retail organizations
Experience conducting learning needs analysis and developing curriculum maps
4+ Years experience in Learning field.
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
4
Competencies:
Advanced knowledge of instructional design and adult learning theories
Proficiency with software including Microsoft Office and standard eLearning development tools
Proficient knowledge of project management principles and MS Project
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.